Athena I Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Athena I launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Athena I
Family
Athena
Manufacturer
First Launch
15 Aug 1995
Successful Launches
3
Failed Launches
1
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
3
Length
18.9 m
Diameter
2.36 m
Launch Mass
66 tons
Thrust
1,900 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
820 kg
The Athena I, known as the Lockheed Launch Vehicle (LLV) at the time of its first flight and Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle (LMLV) at the time of its second flight, is an American small expendable launch system which was used for four launches between 1995 and 2001. It is a member of the Athena family of rockets, along with the larger Athena II.
Launch Sites used by Athena I
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Historic U.S. military rocket launch site, pivotal in space exploration and national security.
Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska
Commercial and military spaceport in Alaska, supporting orbital and sub-orbital launches since 1998.
Vandenberg SFB
U.S. Space Force facility in California for spacecraft launches and missile testing.